Job prospects Road Maintenance Worker - Public Works in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Public works and maintenance labourers" in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Public works and maintenance labourers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Public works and maintenance labourers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Public works and maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 32%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 32%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology